"Church Society welcomes the publication of the Report of the House of Bishops Working Group on Human Sexuality, so that it can be discussed openly and publicly by the whole church.
Like the apostle Jude, in the Bible, we would prefer to discuss the good news of Jesus Christ and the salvation he offers to all, but feel constrained to respond to the teaching of those who are changing the gospel into an affirmation of immoral behaviour.
We call on the church to read the report prayerfully, and to weigh its teaching and recommendations carefully in the light of scripture's very clear teaching on sexuality, to which the Church of England is committed in its canons, doctrinal formularies, Synodical statements, and the resolutions of the Lambeth Conference. We particularly commend to people the "dissenting statement" in the report from the Bishop of Birkenhead, and thank him for its clarity and care. A further statement will be made in due course." Lee Gatiss, Director of Church Society.
Click here for full Pilling Report and CofE statement (CofE website).
Click here for BBC News report: Church of England urged to offer same-sex blessings. Includes Lee Gatiss/Church Society quote.
Also see
Church of England report on human sexuality: Clergy should be able to bless same sex partnerships
Originally posted on EVNews, a service of the Church Society.
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